Washington
- Pronunciation
- [Wa-shin-gton]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Intelligent One's Farm
- Origin
- English
Washington Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,644 baby boys have been named Washington. The name peaked in 1921 with 60 US births that year (rank #909). In 2024, ranked #9789 nationally — 8,880 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Washington
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Washington births are: South Carolina (60), Alabama (54), Mississippi (49).
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10-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Washington's exact length and starting letter: Waefreleah, Waescburne, Wainwright, Wambleesha, Wanageeska.
Quick Facts About Washington
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | From The Intelligent One's Farm | Male | English |
Famous People Named Washington
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Washington.
- Washington Irving — Novelist (1783)
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Compare Washington to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Washington against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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